Elections Administration Officer

Salary

£27,501 to £30,771 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Permanent - Full Time

Date posted

22/10/2026

Job reference

BREQ0486

We have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Officer to join our Elections team.

The team organise all electoral events in the District, which includes elections for County Council, District, Parish, Parliamentary, and any other elections scheduled or called and Referenda. You will play a key part in providing a smooth and efficient electoral service across the District.

You will provide a comprehensive electoral administration service, including the efficient and timely preparation and updating of the Electoral Register in accordance with statutory deadlines using an electoral software system.

The work can be demanding and has peaks to meet legislative election and registration deadlines, therefore the successful candidate must be self-motivated, enthusiastic and positive. A flexible approach to working hours is also essential, as the role will involve working outside of your normal office hours during an Election delivery period.

The experience you will bring:

You will have significant previous administrative experience together with proven experience of working in customer facing roles. Ideally with a good understanding of electoral processes.

Along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will have strong organisational skills, have a high degree of attention to detail and have the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines. Good working knowledge of IT including word and excel and bespoke applications (Electoral Software systems) is required along with a pro-active approach with excellent time management skills.

Workstyle: Hybrid working arrangements available (home/office based) subject to business need.

For more information, please see the Job Profile.

To apply, click Apply online.

Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.

We also offer some great benefits, including:

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (home/office based) subject to business need
• Local government pension scheme
• Learning and development for all employees
• Employee discounts at local businesses
• Employee recognition schemes
• Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

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Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Midnight on 9 November 2026.